Research- cancer fitness
Cancer related fatigue: Exercise recommendation
This study suggests that in order to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and survivors, they must exercise weekly. The results have an effect on cancer-related side effects like fatigue, cognitive problems, depression, anxiety, muscle atrophy, and loss of muscle strength.
Prescribing Exercise as Cancer Treatment
Gone are the times when physicians would recommend bed rest for cancer patients and survivors. There are over 1,000 randomized control trials that all point to the benefits of exercise for cancer patients. Click here to read more.
Relationship between Chemo Brain & Exercise
This nationwide study demonstrated that physical activity before and during chemotherapy is associated with better cognitive function immediately and 6 months after chemotherapy completion.
Guidelines: Move More and Sit Less
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services joined the American Cancer Society in issued new guidelines for the amount and types of physical activity to reduce the risk for common diseases, and to improve health for people with chronic diseases. Move More and Sit Less
Evaluating a Structured Yoga Practice on Common Side Effects of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy in Cancer Pa
Objectives: To evaluate the effects of a structured yoga program on specific physiological and psychosocial side effects in patients undergoing active treatment with chemotherapy/biotherapy. Research Trial: The Yoga Mat, Where East Meets West
Yoga and its possible role in prevention and treatment of lung cancer
Western researcher explores and endorses yoga as complimentary treatment for lung cancer. The reports from patients and survivors from these two projects was outstandingly positive. Yoga and its possible role in prevention
Incorporating physical activity into your life during treatment for breast cancer
Research shows the benefits of exercise across the cancer continuum. Even after the completion of treatment, exercise can aid in improving and restoring health into survivorship. Physical activity and its impact on breast cancer
Exercise as part of cancer treatment
The Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) recommends the incorporation of exercise into a cancer patient's routine in order to counteract the adverse effects of cancer and its treatments. Read more here.
Benefits of exercise
- build strength and flexibility
- strengthen the immune system and improve lymphatic function
- reduce cancer-related fatigue
- improve sleep and reduce anxiety
- increase bone density
- maintain a healthy body weight
- help manage side effects like lymphedema, constipation and neuropathy
- improve a sense of wellbeing and confidence